Begin with the end in mind.

This lesson consists of the student investigatjng the position of Barack Obama and John McCain on one four issues. After researching the issue and collaborating with other students, each student will create a presentation that will be used to convince a voter to vote for the candidate based on that candidate's stand on an issue.

The links below go to the Central York PBL site put together by Mrs. Sue Sheffer

Begin With The End in Mind
Essential Questions
Getting Project Ideas
Map the Project
Managing Projects
Assessing Projects

Objectives:

• Research a political candidate’s position on a selected issue
• Investigate the importance of issue and its role in the election
• Collaborate with another student on the issues
• Create a promotion for a presidential candidate focusing on one issue